Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers overwhelmingly high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Benchmark data shows this combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and preset, with average frame rates ranging from 79.4 FPS at 4K Ultra to 319.8 FPS at 1080p Low. This system is not merely playable; it is far beyond what the game demands, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays even at maximum settings.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 1080p with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the measured average frame rate is 181.3 FPS, which is roughly three times the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops from 171.3 FPS on Low to 79.4 FPS on Ultra. This represents a performance reduction of over 50% when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary scaling factor. Moving from Low to High settings at 1440p reduces the average FPS from 271.1 to 134.6, a drop of roughly 50%, while the CPU remains the same. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 3070.

Q: How does this system compare to other hardware in the database?

A: The CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19039. The GPU ranks in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17208. Combined, this combo ranks 1428 out of 3716 tested combinations for this game.

Q: What is the best visual preset that still maintains high frame rates at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 yields an average of 131.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes. Even at the most demanding Ultra preset at 3840x2160, the average frame rate is 79.4 FPS, exceeding the 60 FPS playable standard. Lower presets at 4K produce even higher frame rates, with Low averaging 171.3 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data for Inside reveals a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rates, while the CPU provides ample headroom. The i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, delivers strong single-threaded performance (a Geekbench single-core score of 1964) and robust multi-threaded results (a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380). This level of CPU performance is more than sufficient for a puzzle platformer, ensuring that the RTX 3070 is not held back by processor limitations.

The evidence for GPU dominance comes from comparing frame rates across settings at a fixed resolution. At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 319.8 on Low to 188.6 on High, a reduction of nearly 41%. Similarly, at 2560x1440, the average goes from 271.1 on Low to 134.6 on High, a 50% decrease. At 3840x2160, the drop from Low (171.3 FPS) to High (82.4 FPS) is over 50%. These significant swings are entirely attributable to the GPU's workload, as the CPU and other system components remain constant.

Resolution scaling also points to GPU-bound performance. When moving from 1080p to 1440p with High settings, the average FPS falls from 188.6 to 134.6, a 28.6% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings results in a further drop from 134.6 to 82.4 FPS, a 38.8% decrease. These substantial frame rate losses with increasing resolution are characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data, and given the game's age and genre, the i5-12400F's capabilities (including an 18 MB L3 cache and DDR4/DDR5 support) are more than adequate for the task.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. All numbers represent average FPS, as minimum and maximum frame data were not recorded for this title.

At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well across all settings. The Low preset delivers an average of 319.8 FPS, which is the highest recorded in the entire dataset. The Medium preset follows closely with 296.5 FPS, while High drops to 188.6 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding, still produces an average of 181.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 138.5 FPS, indicating that even the heaviest visual settings leave substantial performance in reserve.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very high. The Low preset averages 271.1 FPS, and Medium averages 218.1 FPS. High settings produce 134.6 FPS, and Ultra yields 131.2 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is minimal, only 3.4 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset does not add a significant workload compared to High. All four presets maintain averages well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers smooth gameplay. The Low preset averages 171.3 FPS, Medium averages 139.5 FPS, and High averages 82.4 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 79.4 FPS, which remains 19.4 FPS above the playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 91.9 FPS reduction, demonstrating that the GPU is working progressively harder at higher settings. Even at its most demanding, this combination never falls below the 60 FPS target.

The Verdict

This PC configuration is unequivocally capable of running Inside at high performance levels. The verdict data lists all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at every resolution tested: 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The best settings at each resolution are identified as Ultra, with average frame rates of 181.3 FPS at 1080p, 131.2 FPS at 1440p, and 79.4 FPS at 4K.

The system exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin in all scenarios. At 1080p, the lowest average (Ultra) is more than 120 FPS above the threshold. At 1440p, the lowest average (Ultra) is more than 70 FPS above. At 4K, the lowest average (Ultra) is still 19.4 FPS above. This means a user can enable the highest visual quality at any resolution and expect a smooth, stutter-free experience.

The only consideration for users with very high refresh rate monitors (144Hz or higher) would be at 4K Ultra, where the 79.4 FPS average might not fully saturate such a display. However, for standard 60Hz displays, or even 120Hz displays at lower resolutions, this system provides more than enough performance. The data confirms this is a powerful combination for this specific title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark database lists several CPUs and GPUs that perform within a close range of the components in this system. These alternatives would yield very similar frame rates in Inside.

For the Intel Core i5-12400F, the nearest rivals are:

• AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average benchmark score of 19047, a 0% difference from the i5-12400F's 19039.
• Intel Core 3 201E with an average score of 19056, a -0.1% difference, meaning it is marginally faster.
• Intel Core i5-1335U with an average score of 18982, a 0.3% difference, meaning it is marginally slower.
• AMD EPYC 7773X with an average score of 18979, also a 0.3% difference, and slightly slower.

These processors are all within a 0.3% performance band of the i5-12400F. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical results in Inside, as the game is not heavily CPU-dependent.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, the nearest rivals are:

• AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT with an average score of 17083, a 0.7% difference from the RTX 3070's 17208, meaning it is slightly slower.
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 with an average score of 17037, a 1% difference and slightly slower.
• AMD Radeon HD 7970M with an average score of 17019, a 1.1% difference and slightly slower.
• NVIDIA Tesla K40c with an average score of 17468, a -1.5% difference, meaning it is slightly faster.

The RTX 3070 sits in the middle of this group. The RX 7600 XT is the closest modern alternative, being only 0.7% slower in average benchmark score. In a game like Inside, where the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings, these alternatives would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of each other. The difference between the fastest and slowest of these GPUs is less than 3%, which translates to a negligible impact on the already high frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the optimal configuration is the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Based on the measured data, the Ultra preset is recommended at all resolutions.

• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset delivers an average of 181.3 FPS. This is the highest quality option and provides massive headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. Even if the game were to have occasional frame drops, the average is so high that it would remain playable.

• 2560x1440: The Ultra preset delivers an average of 131.2 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, allowing for smooth gameplay with maximum visual fidelity. The difference between High (134.6 FPS) and Ultra (131.2 FPS) is only 3.4 FPS, so there is no reason to sacrifice visual quality.

• 3840x2160: The Ultra preset delivers an average of 79.4 FPS. This is the only resolution where the frame rate dips below 100 FPS, but it still comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS target. The 19.4 FPS buffer ensures that the game remains fluid even during complex scenes. High settings at this resolution average 82.4 FPS, which is only 3 FPS higher than Ultra, making Ultra the clear choice for the best visual experience.

In summary, users should enable the Ultra preset at any resolution for the best experience. The system's performance is so strong that there is no scenario where lowering settings is necessary to achieve playability. The only reason to use a lower preset would be to chase extreme frame rates on high-refresh-rate displays, such as the 319.8 FPS available at 1080p Low.